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MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6534 Micro ATX Mainboard
Version 1.0
G52-MA00417
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Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: August 2001 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance w
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Edition August 2001 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO- STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Intel and Pentium are registered tra
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Safety Instructions 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inl
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................... 1-1 Mainboard Specification ............................................................ 1-2 Mainboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-4 Quick Components Guide ......................................................... 1-5 Key Features ............................................................................ 1-6 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ............
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Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 ............................. 2-19 Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1 .................................... 2-19 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 (Optional) ................... 2-20 IrDA Infrared Module Connectors: IR1 & IR2 ...................... 2-21 Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN1/S_FAN1 ......................... 2-22 CD-In/Aux Line-In/Modem-In Connector: CD_IN1/AUX_IN1/ MDM_IN1 .......................................................................... 2-23 USB Front Pa
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Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................ 3-30 Save & Exit Setup ................................................................... 3-32 Exit Without Saving................................................................. 3-33 Chapter 4. AMI® BIOS Setup ...................................................... 4-1 Entering Setup .......................................................................... 4-2 Selecting the First Boot Device .......................
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Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the MS-6534 Micro-ATX motherboard. ® The mainboard, based on Intel Brookdale (82845) & 82801BA chipsets, is ® ® a high-performance computer mainboard designed for Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 478 pin package that provides a high-end and professional desktop platform solution. This chapter includes the following topics: Mainboard Specification 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Quick Components Guide 1-5 Key Features 1-6 1-1
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Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification CPU ® Supports Socket478 for Intel Pentium 4 (FC-PGA2) processor Supports 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz and up to 2.xGHz Chipset ® Intel Brookdale chipset - AGP 4x/2x universal slot - Supports 100MHz FSB - Supports 400MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus ® Intel ICH2 chipset (360 BGA) - AC’97 Controller Integrated - 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA100 - Low pin count interface for Winbond SIO Main Memory Supports two 168-pin DIMM sockets Supports 32MB to 1GB memory us
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Introduction - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes. - 2 serial ports (COMA / COMB) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 4 USB ports (Rear * 2 / Front * 2) - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connector - 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In/Game port H/W Audio (Optional) C-media CMI8738-6CH-LX Supports 6 channel Audio AC97 2.1 compliant S/W Audio 2-channel Audio Codec 4-channel Audio Codec (Optional) AC97 2.1 compliant BIOS The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIO
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Chapter 1 Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard USB ports Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A COM B Intel JPW1 Brookdale Top : Chipset Game port Bottom: Line-Out Line-In I/O Mic Chip AGP Slot MDM_IN1 BATT + PCI Slot 1 S_FAN1 ICH2 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 JGS1 Audio Codec FWH JAUDIO1 USB2 USB1 CNR IR2 MS-6534 Micro-ATX Mainboard 1-4 H/W Audio CD_IN1 (Optional) AUX_IN1 C_FAN1 JWOL1 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 IDE 2 JMDM1 (Optional) ATX Power Supply IR1 JBAT1 F_P2 FDD1 IDE 1 F_P1
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Introduction Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference DIMM1~2 Installing DIMM modules See p. 2-5~2-6 Socket 478 Installing CPU See p. 2-2~2-4 C_FAN1 Connecting to CPU FAN See p. 2-22 S_FAN1 Connecting to SYSTEM FAN See p. 2-22 ATX Power Supply Installing power supply See p. 2-7 JPW1 Connecting to 12V ATX power supply See p. 2-8 IDE1& IDE2 Connecting to IDE hard disk drives See p. 2-14 FDD1 Connecting to floppy disk drive See p. 2-13 USB1/2 Connecting to USB interfaces See p.
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Chapter 1 Key Features Micro-ATX Form Factor ® ® CPU: Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 Processors Memory: 2 SDRAM DIMMs Slot: 1 AGP slot, 1 CNR slot, 3 PCI slots I/O: 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port, 4 USB 1.1 ports, 1 floppy port, 2 IrDA connectors, 1 Audio/Game port PC2001 Compliant LAN Wake up Function Modem (External/Internal) Ring Wake up Function (Internal Ring Wake up feature is Optional) STR (Suspend to RAM) Suspend to Disk Audio: Chip integrated 1-6
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Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup 2 This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo- nents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components. This chapter contains the following top
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Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU ® ® The mainboard supports Intel Pentium 4 processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 478 for easy CPU installation. Make sure that the CPU has a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached to prevent overheating. If you do not find the Heat Sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer or purchase them before turning on the computer. Open Lever Installing the CPU 1. Pull the lever sideways away Sliding Plate from the socket. Then, raise the lever
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Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Locate the CPU and its retention 2. Position the heatsink onto the mechanism on the motherboard. retention mechanism. Retention Mechanism 3. Mount the fan on top of the 4. Press the tw
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Chapter 2 5. Connect the fan power cable to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. fan power cable CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock = 100MHz Core/Bus ratio = 14 then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio = 100MHz x 14 = 1.4GHz Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to WARNING! tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications
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Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2 sockets for 168-pin SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports a maximum memory size of 2GB. DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~2) Introduction to SDRAM Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) is a type of dynamic RAM memory chip that has been widely used starting in the latter part of the 1990s. SDRAMs are based on standard dynamic RAM chips, but have sophisticated features that make them considerably faster. First, SDRAM chips are fast enough to be synchro
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Chapter 2 DIMM Modules Combination You can install memory modules in any combination as follows: DIMM 1 DIMM 2 S/D -- -- S/D S (Single Side): 32MB ~ 512MB S D D (Double Side): 64MB ~ 1GB D S S S D D Note: As 845 chipset does not properly support the PC100 memory, it is strongly recommended to install PC133 DIMM modules for better system performance and stability. We do not guarantee the system stability when installing PC 100 DIMM modules. Installing DIMM Modules 1. The DIMM slot has 2
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Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connectors, always make sure that all com- ponents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply
